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Wish Shakespeare a very Happy Birthday this year between April 23rd and April 30th. Post a photo on instagram, record a vine or write a blog post about how Shakespeare has influenced or inspired you. Sign up below so we can feature you on the site. And feel free to take a look at who was involved in 2011 & 2012.

Bloggers Heart Shakespeare

BLOGGERS OF ALL TYPES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE POSTING DURING THE WEEK OF SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY TO TELL THE WORLD HOW SHAKEPEARE HAS IMPACTED THEIR LIVES. JOIN US ON APRIL 23 - 30. TAKE A LOOK AT WHO WAS INVOLVED IN 2011 & 2012

John Weagly

The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents life-affirming classic and contemporary plays in repertory, with Shakespeare as our cornerstone. These plays are enhanced by interactive festival experiences which entertain, enrich, and educate.

Lover of all things Shakespeare. My research explores & analyses the clash between Early Modern performance texts & youth culture. In particular, how Australian authors adapt Shakespeare for children via a variety of forms and genres.

Molly Barger

I’m currently living in Buffalo, NY earning my Ph.D. in English Ed, but I’m a Southern girl at heart. I have an MA and BA in Literature, with minors in Classics and Theatre. I’ve been in love with Shakespeare since I was 11.

Danielle Rosvally

PhD student at Tufts University, actor-turned-literati Danielle Rosvally blogs about her adventures in academia, theoretic theatrics, and sundry snobberies with a liberal dusting of Shakespeare on top.

John Rees-Osbron

I am a retired teacher and tour guide who has his schooling to thank for an appreciation of Shakespeare-a viewing of Laurence Olivier’s ‘Henry V’ at the age of 9 for example and acting in ‘Henry VI part 2’ at the age of 18.

Lara Rhyner

Associate Director of Education at a professional theatre in upstate NY, Shakespeare enthusiast, actress, director, artist-educator, and blogger. Love dance, travel, food, a good book, and an excellent adventure.

Separated from my family during El Salvador’s civil war, by death and adoption, I was reunited with them at the age of 16. I do entrepreneurial art projects that are meaningful, relevant, and push me creatively.

Robert Cooper

I have been teaching, directing, and performing Shakespeare in high schools and university for close to 43 years. Anything that lasts that long has to be good.

Alan Pemberton

I am a retired teacher and tour guide who has his schooling to thank for an appreciation of Shakespeare-a viewing of Laurence Olivier’s ‘Henry V’ at the age of 9 and acting in ‘Henry VI part 2’ at the age of 18.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is a leading international theater company dedicated to producing extraordinary productions, unlocking Shakespeare’s work for the next generation, and serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador.